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Richard Gingras
Full name on record: Richard E Gingras
Financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network
Based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Richard Gingras is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. Richard has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001. Richard’s designations include CFP® and ChFC.
One of 40 advisors with offices in Pittsfield, and one of 36 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience nationwide
OfficePittsfield, MA
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$568,323
Advisors at the firm2,864
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Commonwealth Financial Network
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®ChFC
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2001 – nowCommonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent firm
Questions to ask Richard
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Richard
How do I contact Richard?
Call Commonwealth Financial Network at (781) 736-0700 and ask for Richard Gingras. Richard works from the Pittsfield, MA office.
How long has Richard been a financial advisor?
Richard has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 15% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Richard hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Richard a fiduciary?
Richard is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Richard paid?
Commonwealth Financial Network reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Richard for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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